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Asymptomatic Transmission During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic and Implications for Public Health Strategies

Asymptomatic Transmission During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic and Implications for Public Health Strategies

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread rapidly in a few months despite global public health strategies to curb transmission by testing symptomatic patients and social distancing. This review summarizes evidence that highlights transmission by asymptomatic and presymptomatic individuals. Viral load of asymptomatic and symptomatic cases is comparable. Viral …